I really love this bright silk shell that I’m wearing today. It’s such a fun, pretty color and perfect for spring.
Originally I thought I’d wear it with skinny jeans.
But then remembered I have a few appointments for work today, so I decided to dress it up a bit by wearing trousers instead.
If you are a regular reader, you will recognize that a common theme for me is to do things in 3’s.
I’ve talked before about my ‘rule of 3’- which means I like to have 3 parts to my outfit (usually it’s a shirt, cardigan/ jacket & necklace).
I also like to keep the colors in my outfit limited to 3- anything more and it feels a bit crazy.
That being said- on the right I did add a 4th color in- the red shoes, but it is in such a small dose, I think it’s ok.
On the left my shoes are snakeskin heels- which count as a neutral.
Comparing the two looks, I like the longer necklace on the left- it helps draw the eye down- and connects the top to the bottom.
I also realize that my wrists look so bare without any jewelry- but I sit and type all day at work- and can’t do it with bracelets banging against the keyboards. If I were going out on a date or to lunch – I would definitely add something.
In both outfits I think I need a belt. Something neutral… time to go shopping!
Pants: Express, Jeans: Madewell, Shell:Loft, Cardigan: Banana Republic, Necklace (on right): Target, Necklace (on left): Forever 21, Shoes (on right): Target, Shoes (on left): DSW
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I love this color on you! It’s stunning.
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I am so glad to have found your blog through the Pleated Poppy. I also live in Seattle, am a sahm to two kids and am closer to 40 than I’m comfortable with most days! Love the before & afters so much!!!!
A couple of quick questions, if you don’t mind. The rule of three ~ is that for three on top or the whole outfit? Also, what area of Nordstom do you shop most often?
Thanks!
Hi! Thanks so much for writing! I love hearing from readers- especially Seattle moms! To answer to your questions- the rule of 3 only applies to the top of my outfit- the bottom usually follows the rule of 1! LOL!
As for Nordstrom’s, I shop at Bellevue Square- and I usually find things in Point of View. I am planning to write about Nordstroms later in the week- to help people navigate each department, because I think a lot of people are really intimidated by the whole department store thing. Thanks for those great questions! I’ve been wanting to do a post like that for a long time- and your question reminded me that I should!
Thanks again- and if you haven’t already checked out my Facebook site- please do! I’d love to get to 200 likes!
ah the red flats were on sale at Target this week (along with the other colors). I bought the leopard print ones. I kept thinking about how I’d get use out of the red. But I like how you’ve paired the red with something like purple. I know that’s your before picture, and I also like the white pants one, but the jeans is my more my speed…
love the color of the top–so bright, fun and “spring”!